Eric English
Eric English (MCP) is an IT Consultant for small businesses and supports a variety of environments. Eric has an Associate Degree in Computer Network Systems and a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Security from ITT Technical Institute. He has experience in network administration for banks, churches, law firms, and a number of other small businesses. Eric specializes in Windows operating systems maintenance and administration, and has 5 years of experience in the field.
Eric English has written 14 posts for TrainSignal Training
5 Things They Don’t Tell You About IT Jobs in School
By Eric English ⋅ October 21, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments
In school you learn about all the technical aspects of IT, but rarely do you learn anything about what your job experiences will be like, or how to troubleshoot a problem. Here are 5 things they don’t tell you about IT jobs in school.
Windows Live Mesh 2011: User Guide
By Eric English ⋅ October 12, 2011 ⋅ One comment
Windows Live Mesh 2011 allows you to synchronize files between multiple devices and the cloud — and it’s completely free. Learn how to install. configure and use Live Mesh to sync files and remotely control the PC you have it installed on.
How to Join a Mac to a Windows Domain
By Eric English ⋅ March 23, 2011 ⋅ 21 comments
More and more organizations are utilizing both Mac and Windows computers, which requires joining the two plaforms under a single domain. In this article you’ll learn how to join a Snow Leopard Mac to a Windows Server 2008 domain.
How to Use Windows Live Mesh
By Eric English ⋅ September 17, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments
Cloud computing is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s technology, and of course, Microsoft is on the leading edge with Windows Live Mesh. Mesh is an online desktop that is synchronized with your other computing devices including your PC, Mac, and even your Windows Mobile phone. Mesh even allows you to remotely control your [...]
How to Backup and Restore Active Directory on Server 2008
By Eric English ⋅ May 18, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments
Have you ever accidentally deleted a user account or an OU in Active Directory and wished you could restore it? I recently had a client call me after they installed updates and rebooted their server. They noticed after the reboot that there was a message that said “Active Directory is rebuilding indices. Please wait”. Their [...]
How to Share Files between Mac and PC — Leopard and Vista
By Eric English ⋅ May 12, 2009 ⋅ 48 comments
Macs are becoming more and more prevalent, and there can be times when you need to be able to share files between your Mac and your PC. As a follow up to my articles on setting up a small home network, let’s talk about sharing files between Leopard and Vista. Today we’ll discuss accessing shared [...]
How to Setup a Small Home Network — Part 2
By Eric English ⋅ April 13, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments
Last time we went over the steps to setting up and securing your home network. We talked about home networking equipment and the step by step process of setting up, configuring and securing your small home network. Today we’ll finish off with setting up a network printer — I’ll show you how to connect a [...]
How to Setup a Small Home Network — Part 1
By Eric English ⋅ April 2, 2009 ⋅ 15 comments
Have you ever wanted to print and share files at home? Ever wanted to know how to setup a wireless router? It’s really not that hard. Let’s talk about how to setup a home network and what equipment you might need. Home networks can vary drastically, so you can design yours according to your needs. [...]
The Best Way to Troubleshoot Computers and Networks
By Eric English ⋅ March 23, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments
So what is the best way to troubleshoot computers and/or networks? I think everyone has their own strategy for troubleshooting, but what if you’re new to IT and don’t know where to start? Well, it’s time to bust out your books from school and start putting the theory you learned to good use. Do you [...]
How to Backup Vista with the New Backup Utility
By Eric English ⋅ March 4, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments
Remember the old days of using NTBackup to backup your computer? It had its pros and cons, but nonetheless it got the job done. Ever wish it had a way to backup your whole computer instead of just individual files? With Vista’s new Backup Utility you can make a complete PC backup, and/or backup individual [...]
7 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Vista Machine Run Faster
By Eric English ⋅ February 18, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments
The performance of Vista compared to XP is slow, but you can improve Vista’s performance with a few proven tips and tricks. Here are 7 easy ways to make your Vista machine run faster and improve overall performance.
5 No-Brainer Tricks To Avoid Network Nightmares
By Eric English ⋅ February 4, 2009 ⋅ 5 comments
A network nightmare can happen to anyone at any time, but there are ways to minimize the impact or avoid the nightmare all together. The best way to avoid such catastrophes is to be as proactive as possible when designing and maintaining your network. Being prepared for the worst can save you when the worst [...]
Master the New and Improved MSConfig in Vista
By Eric English ⋅ January 12, 2009 ⋅ One comment
The System Configuration Utility – MSConfig – is a favorite of most pc users for a number of reasons. You can disable startup items and services, change boot options, and launch troubleshooting and configuration tools. Microsoft didn’t disappoint us with the newest version of MSConfig in Vista. They have made it simpler and more concise, [...]
A Free and Easy Way To Improve Your Vista's Performance
By Eric English ⋅ December 23, 2008 ⋅ 8 comments
Did you recently upgrade your desktop or laptop to Vista and you aren’t getting the performance you expected? Or maybe you just bought a new computer and it’s just not as fast as you thought it would be. Want to help boost your performance without purchasing any extra hardware? Don’t worry, there is still hope! [...]